The World Cup final's biggest what-if: Lionel Messi could have played for Spain instead of Argentina
Messi insists he always wanted to play for Argentina, but there was a moment in time where Spain tried to land him to play for La Roja.
The 10 best matches of an unforgettable World Cup, ranked
This summer's World Cup has produced so many brilliant performances and so much compelling late-match drama that choosing a game of the tournament is harder than ever.
World Cup: VAR shows the downside of getting more calls right
Debate over whether soccer's instant replay technology is being used as intended has often dominated the conversation around this World Cup.
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies weeks after playing in World Cup
Adams started South Africa's first two World Cup matches this summer and came off the bench in a third.
World Cup: After Thibaut Courtois' injury, one mistake sent Belgium home and Spain through
The injury turned into the defining moment of Belgium's World Cup.
Spain reaches World Cup semifinals as Mikel Merino delivers late winner vs. Belgium
Mikel Merino needed just two minutes off the bench to score the late winner that sent Spain past Belgium and into a blockbuster World Cup semifinal vs. France.
$12 million man: UCLA just landed the best international hoop prospect in the world
Serbian phenom Nikola Kusturica is already being projected as a future NBA No. 1 overall pick.
World Cup: Argentina loves Messi … it just won't let parents name their kids after him
While Argentine supporters have paid tribute to the legendary soccer player in a number of ways, Argentine law prohibits turning Messi's surname into a first name.
'I just don't think it's as simple as if we had 10 LeBrons playing soccer': Why the U.S. still isn't a World Cup contender
Another humbling loss begs the question: If the U.S. can't seriously contend for a World Cup now, will it ever make that leap?
World Cup: To advance, the U.S. will have to end its five-year European curse
To advance any further at this summer’s World Cup, the U.S. will have to find a way to beat a European opponent, something it hasn't done in almost five years.